Dan Severance first did wheel throwing in high school in Burnaby and was lucky to have potters as teachers who encouraged him to take classes at the Shadbolt Centre in Burnaby. But like most youth, it was adventure time and clay work was put aside.

27 years later in 2004, Dan decided to try wheel throwing again. He took a beginners course with Gillian McMillan at the Port Moody Arts Centre, followed by more courses taught by Clive Tucker.

Dan Severance’s work has shifted to handbuilding functional wares decorated with brightly coloured underglazes. Dan is a member of the BC Potters Guild and the Tri-City Potters’ Group. In addition to the Artisan Shop at Place des Arts, his work can be seen at the Kizmit gift gallery in Fort Langley.